Fourth of July

AAA is estimating more than 70 million people are traveling 50 miles or more for the long holiday weekend, with the vast majority of them driving home on Sunday. 

An estimated 3.7 million people are expected to fly today and tomorrow, followed by around 3.5 million flying home on Tuesday, according to Hopper.

The 50th annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be just that — spectacular — as Tony Award winning Broadway actress Kelli O’Hara will headline the free event at the Hatch Shell.

Miki Sudo, of Florida, has won her 10th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

There are so many great ways to celebrate in Massachusetts, whether it’s having fun on the coast or enjoying a fireworks show.

There’s certainly no shortage of backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July. But if you prefer to dine out on Independence Day, some restaurants are opening up with special holiday hours.

Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.

Overnight Wednesday night: Dry. Increasing Clouds. Low: 64. Thursday (July 4) Sun & Clouds. Isolated Showers. High: 84. Friday: Morning Rain. Partly Cloudy. High: 83.

As crews prepare the Hatch Shell for the 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, police and other officials shared how they’ll keep the July 4 tradition safe for another year.

Large crowds of fans in will gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the the competitors as they chow down. But with Joey Chestnut not competing, the contest is suddenly wide open

Here are the top firework safety tips so you can make sure your 4th of July, 2024 celebrations are crisis-free.

Some cities and towns across Massachusetts have cancelled or postponed their fireworks displays scheduled for Sunday evening amid heavy rain, lightning and the potential for severe damage. Here’s a list of the cities and towns that have cancelled or postponed their fireworks displays: Many areas of Massachusetts remained under a thunderstorm warning through Sunday evening.

Around 70.9 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more over the next week.

Around 70.9 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more over the next week.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up.

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In honor of Fourth of July, actor Jason Biggs ranks his top five (American) pies.

NBC’s annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special is returning with a star-studded lineup of musical guests.

On this Fourth of July, before chowing down a few hot dogs, make sure to go get your free doughnut courtesy of Krispy Kreme.